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Taunton Lidl closed early for 'major' update to store
TAUNTON'S Castle Street Lidl closed early on Wednesday for the installation of "electronic shelf labels". The store closed from 8pm on July 17 to allow the "major transformation" work to be done to the store's displays. A spokesperson for Lidl
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Somerset schools and communities team up to plant over 10,500 trees
THE clock is ticking for Somerset communities to take advantage of the Woodland Trust’s offer to plant free trees, and help the charity hit its milestone of 16 million trees planted. Woodland Trust's latest ‘no catch scheme’ is offering free trees
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The Libertines set to headline Glastonbury's Pilton Party as part of their tour
THE Libertines will be headlining this year's Pilton Party as part of Glastonbury Festival's way of saying thank you to the local community. This year's @glastonbury ‘thank you’ fundraising gig for villagers, workers and locals – known as
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Four-year battle over new homes in village ends as plans are unanimously approved
A FOUR-YEAR battle to build new homes in a desirable Somerset village is finally at an end after amended plans were unanimously backed by local councillors. C. & P. Developments (Wedmore) Ltd applied in July 2020 to build up to 34 new homes on
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Busy period for Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club
A busy three days at Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club began on Friday 12th July when they hosted the 32nd Charity Pro-Am. Jamie Clare (Long Sutton), and Toby Hunt (Whitchurch), both shot four under par 65 to tie for the Professional’s prize. Ashley
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Daughters of King Charles' helicopter instructor in Somerset invited to royal party
THE daughters of a man who taught King Charles III to fly helicopters in Somerset have been invited to a royal tea party. Charles was trained by Guernseyman Peter Voute at RNAS Yeovilton in the 1970s, who sadly passed away in February at the age
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Three men arrested on suspicion of murder after man's body found in Taunton Park
THREE men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after police were alerted to the body of a man in Taunton's French Weir Park on Wednesday morning. Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 8am and 8:30am on July 17 to get
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Somerset 2nds clinch T20 trophy
A young Somerset team with an average age of 21 roared to victory on Second XI T20 Finals Day at Wormsley on Tuesday when they beat Yorkshire by 66 runs, writes Richard Walsh Playing in the opening semi final Somerset were put into bat by Glamorgan
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Positive season for Wellington AFC
Another very positive season for Wellington AFC, both on and off the pitch, was reported by chairman Mike Hall at the annual meeting on Thursday, writes Richard Browne. The First Team had a difficult start to the season in the Premier Division
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Tesco asks customers to round up weekly shop to help support Somerset families
AS part of its Stronger Starts programme, Tesco stores in Somerset are asking customers to round up their weekly shop to the nearest pound at the checkout during one week in July and another in August, with all funds donated being split between two
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Mixed results for Taunton's baseball teams
Taunton Baseball Club continued the South West and Wales Baseball League season on Sunday (July 14th), with the Pistols hosting the Weston Jets and the Muskets traveling to Truro to face the Cornish Claycutters. The Pistols battled against the
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'Thomas and Leach have caught the eye'
Somerset look as though they have every chance of defending their T20 Blast title AT Edgbaston later in the season, yet it’s the performances of George Thomas and Jack Leach that have caught the eye in the victories over Surrey and Hampshire writes
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Former Taunton head coach joins Bath City
Former Taunton Town head coach Rob Dray has joined Bath City following his departure from the Peacocks at the end of last season. Bath City manager Jerry Gill has decided to add to his backroom staff over the summer with the addition of Rob Dray
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‘Ask the Romans to invade again’ to solve issues with closed footbridge
A TAUNTON resident said she could “cure” the issues affecting a closed footbridge in the town centre by asking “the Romans to invade again”. Brenda Prentice addressed a full town council meeting as they discussed updates on the closed footbridge
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Cheddar site manager recognised among the best in the UK
A site manager at Oak Park in Cheddar is one of three at Taylor Wimpey to receive a Pride in the Job 2024 Quality Award from the National House-Building Council (NHBC). James Logan, from the Somerset site, as well as Dan Budd from Lyde Green, and
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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal awarded 'prestigious' Green Flag status
THE Bridgwater and Taunton Canal has been awarded Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy. The Canal and River Trust (CRT) described the near 15-mile-long Somerset canal as 'a wonderful place for nature enthusiasts.' The news comes shortly after
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Somerset 'young gun' announces his arrival on big stage
On the same day that James Anderson claimed his final wicket for England and Jack Leach claimed his first T20 victim at Taunton another Somerset young gun announced his arrival on the big stage, writes Richard Walsh. George Thomas, who is 20 has
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Bright future for Taunton Dean as U15s win KO Cup
Taunton Deane are the 2024 Taunton and District Youth Cricket League U15 KO Cup champions after a convincing seven wicket victory over Wellington, on Wednesday 10th May at Taunton St Andrews CC, writes Richard Walsh. Winning the toss and inviting
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Pathway youngsters enjoy run of form
The Somerset Pathway Under 18 teams have enjoyed a successful run of form lately with the Girls Under 18s beating their Dorset counterparts twice in the ECB T20 County Cup at Dorchester, while the Under 18 Boys emerged triumphant over Devon in a 50
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Hedges becomes latest signing at Taunton Town
Taunton Town Football Club has announced the signing of defender Reece Hedges. Hedges, another familiar face to first team manager Richard Luffman, joins the club from Cribbs FC and has impressed the Peacocks faithful during his start to pre-season
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Meet the Wellington teen hoping to circumnavigate the UK coast in electric boat
A WELLINGTON teenager hopes to complete a 'world-first' by circumnavigating the UK coastline – in an electric-powered boat. Student Harry Besley, 18, set off on Saturday (July 13). If he successfully completes his epic 1,600-mile mission,
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Luffman 'chuffed' with 7-1 pre-season rout of Nailsea and Tickenham
Taunton Town first team manager Richard Luffman believes Taunton showed some of their ‘best and worst’ pre-season form in their latest warm up game. The Peacoccks travelled to North Somerset to face Nailsea and Tickenham and came away with a 7-
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Tesco asks customers to round up weekly shop to help support Somerset families
AS part of its Stronger Starts programme, Tesco stores in Somerset are asking customers to round up their weekly shop to the nearest pound at the checkout during one week in July and another in August, with all funds donated being split between two
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Mark Wright and Greg Rutherford visit sports facility given an ‘Olympic overhaul’
A STRUGGLING community sports facility in Somerset has been given an 'Olympic Overhaul' with the help of Olympian Greg Rutherford and TV star Mark Wright. They visited the Yeovil Athletics Arena alongside Team GB swimmer James Guy and ParalympicsGB
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These are the 'superfoods' you should avoid if you want to live a long life
'SUPERFOODS' have long been presented as magic health cures but do any of them actually work? Explorer and educator Dan Buettner has broken down the 'real superfoods' everyone should be eating for life longevity and the ones that you should avoid
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New board members appointed at Taunton Town AGM
Five new directors have been appointed to the board of directors at Taunton Town. An annual general meeting of Taunton Town Football Club took place on Tuesday night at the Cygnet Health Care Stadium. The members formally ratified the appointment
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UK to finally get a summer as mini heatwave to scorch regions this weekend
AFTER weeks of mixed weather and a lot of rain, it looks like summer is finally here as weather forecasts predict a mini heatwave is on its way. This weekend, parts of the UK will have temperatures rising to as high as 30C. The long-awaited
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The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays
ARE you looking for ideas to get you out of the house in the summer holidays and where you can treat the kids to a nice meal without breaking the bank? From supermarket giants like Asda and Tesco to hotel chain Premier Inn or pizza restaurant Purezza
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Seven things to expect from 650 homes plan near A303
Hundreds of new homes could be built in a small Somerset town on the A303 if outline proposals are given the green light. Land Value Alliances and Origin3 conducted an online consultation in October 2023 over proposals for the ‘West Wincanton’
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Section of one of Taunton's busiest roads to close for three nights
A SECTION of the A358 near Triscombe is set to close for two nights in August for roadworks. Somerset Council have approved the road's closure for "surface dressing patching (stud removal)". The closure will come into force between 7pm and 6am
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Taunton parks retain their Green Flag for another year
THREE parks in Taunton have retained their Green Flag accreditation for another year. Comeytrowe, French Weir and Victoria Park have all been recognised again and received the international quality mark for parks and green spaces on Tuesday, July
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RSPCA warns animal abuse is on the rise in Somerset after 866 reports this year
THE RSPCA has warned that animal cruelty is on the rise, with 866 cruelty reports made in Somerset so far this year and the busiest period yet to come. The new figures, released on July 17 by the RSPCA, show there have already been 44,879 reports
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Taunton Shire Hall building expected to re-open ‘early next year’
TAUNTON Shire Hall building could re-open early next year after “extensive renovations” work will be completed. The building hosting the Crown Court is undergoing refurbishment works to improve brickwork and roof and floor repairs. Shire Hall
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Somerset artists selected for Wells Cathedral exhibition
Two artists from Somerset have been selected for an international art exhibition. The Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) chose Alexandra Lavizzari from Wellington and Rachel Smith from Taunton to feature in their exhibition at Wells Cathedral from August
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Taunton St Andrews up to fifth after third WEPL win in a row
Taunton St Andrews notched up their third successive league victory to move up to fifth place in Premier One in the WEPL after beating Bishopston away by 115 runs. After choosing to bat, Saints got off to a flying start when Cam Harding and James
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Somerset teams wanted to tee up at children's hospice golf day
The Rotary Club of Brue Valley will hold its annual charity golf day at Wheathill Golf Club. Teams from across Somerset are being called upon to participate in the event, which is set to take place on September 12, 2024. Up to 24 teams are
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WW2 Somerset veteran to receive medals 80 years after he saw action
A SECOND World War veteran from Somerset is finally to receive his war medals – nearly 80 years after he saw action in Belgium and Germany, Clinton Rogers writes. George Lewis, who is now 98 and lives with his daughter Liz in Watchet, served with
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Taunton Deane finally off the mark
Taunton Deane First XI welcomed high-flying Congresbury to the Convent Field where a rain break reduced the match to 48 overs a side. It was no surprise that the Congresbury captain asked the Deane to bat first, but they were disappointed as the
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Monkton Heathfield Community Fridge celebrates two years
The Monkton Heathfield Community Fridge is celebrating both its second anniversary and saving 72 thousand kilograms of food from wastage. The initiative was kick-started by West Monkton Parish Council and has since been managed by a devoted team
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Taunton win TDYCL Cup after tied finish with Saints
The final of the Fullstop Fire and Security sponsored Taunton and District Youth Cricket Under 13 Cup, between Taunton and Taunton St Andrews, took place recently at Trull CC. Saints batted first and made a useful start thanks to Will Selway, who